Putting Glass Walls on New York's Slaughterhouses So We Can
See Behind Closed Doors
Joe Pagliuso & Bros., Inc.,
New York

Citation: At approximately 1040 hrs I observed the
following non-compliance. There are several boards up against the
back of the plant that obstructs the ability to verify that plant is
free of an area to harborage pests and rodents. According to 9 CFR
416.2(a) for grounds and pest control; "The grounds about an
establishment must be maintained to prevent conditions that could
lead to insanitary conditions, adulteration of product, or interfere
with inspection by FSIS program employees. Establishments must have
in place a pest management program to prevent the harborage and
breeding of pests on the grounds and within establishment
facilities. Pest control substances used must be safe and effective
under the conditions of use and not be applied or stored in a manner
that will result in the adulteration of product or the creation of
insanitary conditions." This document serves as notice of
non-compliance within Federal Regulation 9 CFR 416.2(a).

Regulation:

416.2(a) Grounds and pest control. The grounds about an
establishment must be maintained to prevent conditions that could
lead to insanitary conditions, adulteration of product, or interfere
with inspection by FSIS program employees. Establishments must have
in place a pest management program to prevent the harborage and
breeding of pests on the grounds and within establishment
facilities. Pest control substances used must be safe and effective
under the conditions of use and not be applied or stored in a manner
that will result in the adulteration of product or the creation of
insanitary conditions.